Universidad Nacional

University Overview

Founded in 1973, Universidad Nacional (National University, Costa Rica) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Heredia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education, Costa Rica), Universidad Nacional (UNA) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Nacional (UNA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 45 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Costa Rican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universidad Nacional for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Local students Local student

0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)

2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)

International students Int'l student

0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)

5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Universidad Nacional's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Universidad Nacional's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment

15,000-19,999

Academic Staff

3,000-3,499

Control Type

Public

Entity Type

Non-Profit

Academic Calendar

Semesters

Campus Setting

Urban

Religious Affiliation

None

Facilities and Services

Library

Yes

Housing

Not reported

Sport Facilities

Yes

Financial Aids

Not reported

Study Abroad

Not reported

Distance Learning

Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universidad Nacional for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the Universidad Nacional as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Errors and Update

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Universidad Nacional's representatives. Please visit the official website of Universidad Nacional to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.